The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-11-12
MICHIGAN NOTES.
The Convention.

Owing to the fact that we were hastily
called to Chicago on Tuesday evening OF
the Convention and unable to return dur
ing the session, we cannot furnish as
much of a review as we desire. But up
to and including Tuesday evening, the
thought, and spirit and work of the Con-
vention seemed as high as any preceding
session we have attended. DR.. Rexford's
sermon on Monday evening was able, and
large and appreciative congregation
gathe red to hear it. The number of
delegates responding at the opening
session Tuesday morning was very
satisfactory. The communion services,
presided over by Dr. Dickerman, were
were solemn and impressive. The Occa-
sional Sermon followed the communion,
the writer preaching from the subject
"Some Tendencies in the Religious Field
OF To-day, as Observed by an Humble
Waterman on the Walls of Zion" The
audience was unusually large for week.
day morning service. The Secretary's
report in the afternoon was excellent, and
among other recommendations he en-
phasized the need of pushing forward
our own pet scheme the Permanent
Fund. Prof. Marsh gave an extended
and unique lecture ON the Theology
of Modern Poets" In the evening at
the platform meeting, the subject the
"Needs of the Universalist Church" was
discussed and created much interest. Br.
Getchell opened the discussion with
brief paper bristling with points, With
cisms, ancient and modern illusions. He
emphasized the relations of pastor and
church now in contrast with fifty years
ago. He saw improvement, but thought
the field admitted of very much more.
DIR. Fluhrer gave short talk on the gen.
eral need of greater JUNCTION. Rev. S. Ell.
Robin followed, setting forth the need
of not depending too much on Biblical
textual proof, when nature, science and
philosophy upheld conclusively our in
depreciation of God, life and destiny. He
desired to see a growth in culture in
ministry and people, and above all de-
termination to extend our horizons till
they embraced the whole earth. Prof.
Marsh followed with selection from
Whittier, which emphasized each thought
of the preceding speaker Br. Carpenter
and others followed with a brief word.
We have learned that the sermons con-
tinued in interest and profit to the very
A raiAfaa1 oil
of prosperity in the Hillsdale fold. In
huential families are associating with the
movement, who bad no thought OF Uni
versalism until Br. Dickerman began the
work. The hospitality was hearty and
bountiful. Every one seemed to be ex-
hilarated with spiritual potions. Good
cheer, smiling faces, hearty hand. clasps
greeted one everywhere. We left the
goodly company with many regrets.
Detroit.
A new choir is giving excellent salts
faction at the Church Of Our Father.
The Philharmonic society has planned
series of concerts OF a high order, to be
given in this church during the winter
months. DR.. Rexford recently lectured
before the Michigan g ub-Rspublican-
on "Morals in Politics" Among other
thoughts of moment, he advocated the
lengshening of the Presi iential term to
eight years, and the making Of reelection
unconstitu tional. This would prevent a
good deal of unholy influence with the
chief magistrate and would also prevent
undue use Of political power for the fur
therance of personal continuance in Of
fee The doctor is also giving series of
morning discourses on the general sub
isct, Mornings at the Well" The spec
ial subjects are "Jacob's Well; or the
Gift of Our Fathers" Jesus with the
Common People," "The Method of Great
Minds with Old Prejudices," II Thou
NEWEST the Gift of God" "The Deep